Battles

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Part 3 - Battles
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WEEK 1

Readings

  • Fulford & Stamford Bridge Hand Out
  • Gravett pp15-27 PC
  • Bennett 20-1 PC
  • Douglas CH8 notes
  • Bartlett 'Normans' DVD (1)

ESSAY



  • ‘William’s superior preparations for The Battle of Hastings guaranteed a Norman victory’. Discuss.

WEEK 2

Readings

  • Gravett PC (p70-5)
  • Florence of Worcester's Account of Hastings
  • Douglas CH8 Notes
  • Battle of Hastings Events' sheet
  • Timeline of Hastings Hand out


WEEK 3

Readings

  • Exam Spec Essay Photocopy

ESSAY

  • 'Military factors were the most important reason for William of Normandy's success at the Battle of Hastings'. How far do you agree.